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"Doolittle" Blouse
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Reconstructed from a thrifted men’s shirt. Inspired by a blouse by the same name at Anthropologie.com (or at least it was there until recently!) But I like the colors of mine better. Even though it makes me think of those “Rosie the Riveter” ads from the 40s.
Material Notes
cotton men's button-down shirt, thread, hook & eye
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Credits
Anthropologie for the inspiration, Goodwill for the materials
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Jul 21, 2008, 04.18 AMby ladymacbeth86
it’s a really clever reconstruction. No one would ever guess it was a man’s shirt! and the assymetry in the buttons is genius! I love it
Jun 5, 2008, 11.43 PMby sewmac57
I really like this top! I love shirts that button not in the middle. And bonus points for recycling. =]
May 7, 2008, 10.35 AMby sunnyb64
Hey all, and thanks for all of the nice comments! Just wanted to ask a question regarding a how-to for this: I didn’t actually make a pattern for it, pretty much what I did was dissect the original shirt and then drape out the top using my sewing dummy. I did take a lot of pictures, as I was documenting the progress on my blog, so I’m willing to do a how-to. But since the way I did it would pretty much have to be draped, either on a dummy or with the help of a friend, is that something you’re still interested in me posting?
Also, ReneeBeth— the stripes on the darts was just a happy accident. ;-)
May 7, 2008, 10.23 AMby marmota-b
So you finished it! And it looks great, the stripes are perfectly matched and everything!
May 7, 2008, 07.57 AMby carottesauvage
Waow! You should definitly post the pattern!
May 7, 2008, 03.13 AMby naughtylittlepony
I have to say, I would also LOVE a how to! When I think of all the great mens shirts I see in thrift shops… Excellent job.
May 7, 2008, 01.24 AMby lauriana
I like it! You actually made the idea of an asymmetrical closure work. I tried it once, but made it too much to the side.
May 6, 2008, 09.18 PMby memorii
So cute! I’d also love a “How to”!
May 6, 2008, 04.41 PMby elegantmusings
what a great recon!!! I love how cute and retro it is. bravo! :)
May 6, 2008, 04.18 PMby reneebeth
such a nice fit, pretty details, and I like how you lined up the stripes in the back darts! (It seems like it would be something I’d overlook)
May 6, 2008, 03.58 PMby nuiwida23
ooo it looks so great on you! I love recycled clothing, and I would love a how-to even more!
May 6, 2008, 03.45 PMby emilykate
I LOVE it! You are so clever to see this hiding in an old mens shirt. and I LIKE that it’s got that Rosie Rivetter look :o)